Sonoma County Rock Climber Rescued By Helicopter After 15-Foot Fall At Coastal Park

CBS Bay Area

April 29, 2026

A rock climber at a remote coastal area in Sonoma County who needed medical assistance after a fall was rescued by a helicopter crew over the weekend, authorities said.

The incident happened on Sunday at Salt Point State Park, about 17 miles northwest of Jenner and seven miles northwest of Timber Cove. The Sonoma County Sheriff's Office said in a social media post that the Timber Cove Fire Department requested the Sheriff's helicopter unit for a rescue operation involving an injured rock climber.

The victim had reportedly fallen about 15 feet and was suspected of having a broken foot, the Sheriff's Office said.

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